Southern Breakfast Enchiladas with Sausage Gravy

Intro

This dish is what happens when Tex-Mex meets Southern comfort food. Imagine fluffy scrambled eggs, savory breakfast sausage, and melty cheese wrapped in warm tortillas — all smothered in creamy homemade sausage gravy, then baked until bubbly. It’s a breakfast casserole with a little Tex-Mex twist, ideal for weekend brunch, family gatherings, or when you need a stick-to-your-ribs breakfast that keeps everyone happy (and full).

Filling: 15 min

Assembly: 5 min

Gravy: 10 min

Bake covered: 20 min

Bake uncovered: 5–10 min

Rest: 5 min

Total Time: ~1 hour

Ingredients (Serves 6–8)

For the Filling:

8 large flour tortillas (8-inch size)

1 lb breakfast sausage (pork or turkey)

8 large eggs

½ cup milk

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Salt & pepper, to taste

2 tbsp butter

For the Sausage Gravy:

½ lb breakfast sausage (can use the same type as in filling)

4 tbsp unsalted butter

4 tbsp all-purpose flour

3 cups whole milk (warm)

½ tsp black pepper

Salt, to taste

Instructions

Make the Filling (15 minutes)

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook 1 lb sausage until browned and cooked through (6–7 minutes). Remove and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter.

Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper, then pour into skillet.

Cook, stirring gently, until just set (4–5 minutes).

Stir in cooked sausage and both cheeses. Remove from heat.

Assemble the Enchiladas (5 minutes)

Divide filling evenly between tortillas.

Roll up each tortilla and place seam side down in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Make the Sausage Gravy (10 minutes)

In a skillet, cook ½ lb sausage until browned.

Add butter and let it melt.

Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Slowly whisk in warm milk until smooth.

Season with pepper and salt to taste. Simmer 3–4 minutes until thickened.

Bake Until Bubbly (25–30 minutes)

Pour sausage gravy evenly over enchiladas in the baking dish.

Cover loosely with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes.

Remove foil and bake an additional 5–10 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Serve (5 minutes)

Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions if desired.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crispy hash browns or home fries on the side.

Add a fresh fruit salad for a lighter touch.

For a spicy kick, drizzle hot sauce or sprinkle on some crushed red pepper flakes before serving.